
Wed Oct 23 02:30:00 UTC 2024: **Summary of the Article:**
– The St. Louis Blues are set to face the undefeated Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. The Jets have a perfect 5-0-0 record and the best goal differential in the league.
– Jets’ goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has performed excellently with a .952 save percentage and 1.25 goals against average.
– Historically, the Blues have struggled against the Jets, having lost all three matchups last season.
– Despite underwhelming starts from teams like Colorado and Nashville, the Central Division is currently strong, with the Blues holding a .667 points percentage.
– Tuesday’s game will also mark the first broadcasting of the Blues on the newly rebranded FanDuel Sports Network Midwest.
– Forwards Oskar Sundqvist and Alexey Toropchenko participated in practice but are currently listed as day-to-day, indicating they might miss the game against the Jets.
– Sundqvist, recovering from knee surgery, has been practicing fully but has not yet played in a game due to previous injuries.
– Toropchenko has missed recent games but looks to be improving.
– Jordan Binnington and Joel Hofer have been handling goaltending duties, with Hofer taking over for the last two games.
– A recent contract extension means Neighbours will remain with the Blues through the 2026-27 season.